IBM PureFlex Technical Expert V1 Sample Questions:

1. The client seeks to reduce cost and complexity in a highly virtualized x86 environment. They want the network policies to migrate automatically along with mobile virtual machines to ensure that security, performance and access remains intact as virtual machines move from server to server. VMware is their virtualization standard. Which option will provide a complete solution?

A) IBM Switch-resident IBM VMready capability
B) IBM Software Defined Networking (SDN) for Virtual
C) Switches capable to support 802.1 QBG
D) Cisco Nexus 1000V on IBM VMready Switches

2. A sales team needed to complete a PureFlex proposal before they had the opportunity to sort out the details of networking connectivity with the client networking team. Therefore, they did not change the networking defaults from the configuration. What consequences might result from this approach?

A) The PureFlex system networking defaults are well thought out and will work well in most circumstances without changes
B) The PureFlex system will work, but performance may be inadequate without potentially expensive upgrades
C) The PureFlex system networking defaults should work well for the Ethernet connectivity but the Fibre Channel SAN connectivity must becarefully planned to ensure interoperability
D) The PureFlex system could be inoperable and require potentially expensive last-minute upgrades to get it operational

3. IBM PureFlex Systems offer a wide range of interconnect options. What network interconnect options are available on VCE Vblock systems?

A) InfiniBand QDR/FDR and iSCSI
B) Ethernet 10GbE and Fibre Channel 16 Gb/s
C) iSCSI and FCoE
D) Virtual Fabric 10 Gb/s and InfiniBand QDR/FDR

4. The technical expert is proposing a PureFlex solution in a client location that is mainly Cisco branded. The CIO favors a highly integrated solution, consisting of compute nodes, network and SAN infrastructure, storage and management. When compared to Cisco UCS, what makes a PureFlex the best solution for this client?

A) PureFlex features an integrated update facility
B) PureFlex features redundant power supplies
C) PureFlex offers integrated storage
D) PureFlex integrates SAN capabilities into the design

5. In some sales situations, involving the client LAN networking team in the PureFlex discussion can potentially result in a competitive Cisco UCS bid. Consequently, the sales team may choose to engage with the client networking team as late as is reasonably possible in the sales process. At the very least, what networking information must be determined before an accurate order can be placed?

A) Required physical connectivity from the system to the client network for SAN, LAN and management
B) Required physical connectivity from the system to the client network for Ethernet connectivity
C) Required physical and logical design from the system to the client network for SAN, LAN and management
D) Required physical and logical design from the system to the client network for Ethernet connectivity

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